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National Republican., 1887-04-18
Earthquakes.

Prof. F. L. Capen should retire. On April 5
he predicted an earthquake in New England
for the 10th. One ofour local contemporaries
recommended him as very superior prophet.
On the 10th came report of two tremendous
shocks of earthquake in Vermont, and our
local contemporary exclaimed over II and
recommended Prof. Capen to the President for
seismic appointment On the 11th came the
news that the earthquake was caused bv the
explosion of nitro.glycerine works. Capen
should so to Canada.-Post.
Our neighbor is mistaken as to what Prof.
Capen predicted. If it will examine the
files Of the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN 1t will
find in that pager Of the Sth instant the fol-
lowing:
EDITOR NATIONAL REPUBLICAN hasten to
give you the next strong earthquake period
Arril 7th 10 18th; critical days, from 10th to
10 h. Its forces are rather intense and concen-
trated-i. e., grouped closely together; perhaps
net quite so severe as some that have occurred
within the past year. Ever and truly yours,
Boston, Apr. 8, 1857. F. L. CAPEN.
There is nothing said about "New Eng
land" or any other specific locality. Merely
that earthquakes would occur within the
period named, and then, II the Post will
examine its own columns In the issue OF the
18th, IL will find dispatch from Charleston,
S. c., dated the l1th, stating that there was
a distinct earthquake shock felt In that
city and section on that day.
Prof. Capen said from the 10th to the
18th were the critical days, and on the 11th
the 'quake" came. No prediction could
be more clearly verified, and Prof. Capen
instead of going to Canada, should be
brought to Washington and placed, as the
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN suggested, in one
Of the scientific bureaus.
In view Of the fact that his last prediction
was absolutely verified, we had expected
that our distinguished contemporary, as the
organ Of the administration, would have
supplemented the suggestion of the
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, and urged the
appointment of Prof. Capen, particularly
as his knowledge of seismic science might
enable him to give the indications as to the
political earthquake that will shake up tbt
Democratic party next year, and thus
enable our neighbor to escape from any
riekety political building that was in danger
Of tumbling into ruin.
National Republican., 1887-04-18
British Politics,

Several events OF the utmost Importance
for the home rule cause have occurred
within the past ten days. The enormous
mass meeting in Hyde Park proved con-
clusively that whatever Lord Salisbury's
administration may think about the
necessity Of coercive measures for Ireland
the London workingmen Of all classes are
sincerely and enthusiastically opposed to
them. This is a remarkable fact for the
reason that the great metropolis has usually
been regarded as the stronghold Of tory
government, that Disraell always relied
upon the support Of the London "conserva-
tive workingmen," and that the real atti-
tude Of English working classes toward the
Irish agitation had never before been clearly
demonstrated. So much for London
opinion, and the provinces have been by no
means behind. hand.
The New York Times correspondent, In
London, who has access to special iuforma-
tion on Irish matters, endeavored to follow
the various anti coercion meetings, and
thus describes the result: ~ started on
Tuesday keeping track Of the auti-coercion
mass meetings reported in the provinces
had become as hopeless as it would have
been few years ago to count the gather
irgs in Ohio during the last fortnight Of an
October campaign in Presidential year.
Some Of the features, like the wonderful
reception given to Lord Spencer in erst-
while tory Plymouth, and the courteous
attention paid to Irish members, some Of
whom were at these meetings every day,
were absolutely phenomenal in the history
OF insular politics."
Mr.. Chamberlain, who, until very recent
ly, has been the received high priest Of
North Of England radicalism, met with
violent opposition wherever he attempted
to address any large gathering during a
tour which was expected to prove trum
phal procession.
Sir George Trevelyan, who seeded from
Mr.. Gladstone and his friends upon the
home rule measure, has returned to his
allegiance, heralded by a long letter against
coercion, which is described By an unsym-
pathetic observer as "perhaps the most
effective protest yet heard against the gov.
eminent bill.n
The Healy- Saunderson cmeme has
brought out In wonderful manner the real
sentiment of the press and of the more
educated classes, generally supposed to
favor any amount Of violence toward Irish
agitators, with an almost universal con.
currence Of opinion that Sauuderson richly
deserved the treatment received from
Messrs. Healy and Sexton.
Earl Spencer, who, as lord lieutenant in
most troubled times, had ample oppor-
tunity for knowing the facts, emphatically
denies the statements of Maj. Saunderson,
and affords another proof OF continuation
to the Irish national cause Of that assist.
ance which has proved tower Of strength.
Altogether 1t may be received as certain
"as proofs from Holy Writ" that the educa.
tion of the English masses, promised by
Mr.. Gladstone, has commenced, and that
by the time either Of the great political par.
ties of Great Britain is prepared to bring 10
another measure for home rule, which will
satisfy the Irish members, the English
members shall have received orders from
their constituencies to carry 1t through.
National Republican., 1887-04-18
Threatened Commerce.

The Hon. N. E. Worthington, represent
ative OF the tenth Illinois district in the
forty-ninth Congress, in brief filed with
the interstate railway commission, most
tersely stated the proper Interpretation of
the interstate commerce law. lie said
assume that 1t was not the intention OF
Congress in passing the interstate commerce
law TO wreck weak, struggling, local railroads.
nor to compel them to abandon through freight
unless they would consent to local rates so low
as to be ruinous. / assume also, that it was
not the intention TO prevent the successful ap-
plicatlon to the carrying trade of just and
well-established business principles, nor to
revolutionize fair, equitable. and long-prac
tced business methods, nor to take away the
benefits of competition in transportation
which cities ana communities have struggled
toryears at great expense to secure, nor to de-
strOy the prosperity of commercial centers,
that is due to their geographical position,
combined with the enterprise and liberallty of
their inhabitants. 1 assume, with equal con.
ildence, that yon, as the interpreters and ad.
ministrators of this law, do not desire that
these results shall follow in the wake OF your
administration. And ) ct 1t cannot have es-
capCd your notice that widespread apprehen.
sion already exists, and that vigorous efforts
are already directed 10 WardinB on these un'
intended but no less disastrous consequences
of a rigid enforcement of section four of said
bill.
1t is fair to suppose that Congress did
not intend to wreck railways, TO ruin com.
munitieP, to destroy private property, to
mpoverish whole sections Of the country,
TO break down manufacturing interests, to
give foreign traders the advantage over
home ones, to discriminate over one port
in favor OF another, to advance the interests
of the Canadian railways or to re.enact the
civil rights bill, yet 1t did all these things
when 1t passed the bill entitled "a bill to
regulate commerce.
Mr.. Worthington, in his brief, represent
ing the board OF trade of Peoria, and one OF
its eastern connections, shows all this very
conclusively. The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
did the same thing before the passage OF
the bill, warning Congress Of the certain
result of the proposed legislation. Moth.
ing has occurred that 1t did not predict,
and unless, as Mr.. Worthington suggests,
National Republican., 1887-04-18
An Enthusiastic Endorsement.

GoRHAM, N. II. July 10, 1857.
GENTS: Whoever you are, don't know,
but thank the Lord and feel grateful to
you TO know that in this world of adulter-
ated medicines there is one compound that
proves and does all 1t advertises to do, and
more. -Four years ago, had slight shock
OF palsy, which unnerved me to such an
extent that the least excitement would
was induced to try Hop Bltters used one
bottle, but did not see any change; another
did so change my nerves that they are now
as steady as they ever were. 1t used to
take both hand to write, hut now my good
right hand writes this. Now, II you con-
tinue to manufacture as honest and good
an article as you do, you will accumulate
an honest fortune, and confer the greatest
blessing on your fellowmen that was ever
conferred on mankind. TIM BURCH.
National Republican., 1887-04-18
A Handsome Supplement.

The supplement Of the NATIONAL REPUB.
I1cAN yesterday was devoted to the Nation
al Drill, which will take place in Washing
ton, May 1880. 1t contained very hand
some engravings Of the encampment, with
troops on parade, Of a number Of the pub.
Of Governor Fitzhugh Lee, who, 1t is be-
lleved, will be selected for commaudant Of
the encampment; Of District Commissioner
s. i, Wheatley, chairman Of the association,
and I. @. De Leon, secretary. Each Of the
portraits is accompanied by a biographical
sketch
National Republican., 1887-04-18

the commissioners, as the interpreters Of
the law under the proviso OF the fourth
section, suspend that section, not for few
roads, but for all the railways Of the
country, and keep It suspended until Con-
gress convenes and repeals It, still greater
evils will follow.
National Republican., 1887-04-18
A Husbands Testimony.

My wife was troubled for years with
blotches, moth patches and pimples on her
face, which nearly annoyed the life out Of
her. She spent many dollars on the
thousand infsllible ~ cures, with nothing
but injurious effects. A lady friend, OF
Syracuse, N. Y, who had had similar OK
perience and had been cured with Hop
has made her face as smooth, fair aud soft
as child's and given her such health that
1t seems almost miracle.
A MEMBER OF CANADIAN PARLIAMENT.
National Republican., 1887-04-18

card to say that they purchase the very bot
cattle and that they are shipped In compart-
ment cars 10 the slaughtering points and then
forwarded east in cold blast cars. We are
bound to get this trade, and this alone will
make our capital stock as valuable as any in
N
National Republican., 1887-04-18
LENDER OF CANADIAN PARLIAMENT.
A Rich Lady's Experience.

/ Travelled all over Europe and other
foreign countries at cost Of thousands of
dollars, in search OF health and found 1t
not. l returned discouraged and dis
heartened, and was restored to real youth
ful health and spirits with less than two
bottles Of Hop Bitters. l hope others may
profit by my experience and stay at home.
a LADY, AUGUSTA, ME.
National Republican., 1887-04-18
TIE DINE MUSEUM.
Lecture OF GEN. George A, sheridan

Gen. George A. Sheridan appeared on the
stage at the National Theater last evening in
company with Hon. John Sherman, who intro
duced him to the audience, which about one.
third filed the house. Gen. Sheridan pro
ceeded to repeat his lecture entitled "The
Modern Pagan" Col. Ingersoll and his
criticised in foTcihle language, which seemed
to have the very general approval OF the au-
1ipnpp
National Republican., 1887-04-18
PROPOSALS.
DRoPosALs FOR FRESH BEEF.
OFFICE A. G. g.,

OFFICE A. @. g.,
WASHINGTON BARRACKS, ID. c.,
March 10, 1887
Sealed proposals in triplicate, subject to the
usual conditions, with copy of this advertise
mcnt attached, will be received at this office
until ~ o'clock noon. on WEDNESDAY,
WILDE opened in presence of bidders, for fur
nishing. and delivering the fresh beef required
by the Subsistence Department, u. 8. Army, AT
this post, for issues to troops thereat during the
fiscal year commencing July /, 1887. Proposals
must be inclosed in sealed envelopes marked
Proposals for Fresh Beef" and addressed to
the Undersigned. The government reserves
the right to reject any or all proposals. Blank
proposals giving information as to conditions,
quality Of beef, payment, amount of bond,
&C., must be obtained by application TO this
office. @. B. SATrERLEE,
First Lieutenant r. Q. NJ, Sd Art, A. G. s.
mAr2l .22-ap6,7 1910
National Republican., 1887-04-18
Deserved Promotion.

Mr.. Harry d. Howser, who was the ticket
agent at the Fourteenth street Office of the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad has been ap-
pointed to take charge of the Office at 6i9
popular and has a troop of friends in this city
who will be pleased to hear Of his deserved
National Republican., 1887-04-18
E S.

&4&+t*A
Weadvertised laces in the
"Star" on Saturday night.
Perhaps you saw the quota
tions we made, and per-
haps you didn't. Maybe
you read the "Critic" and
not the ''Star." In the
"Critic" we advertised Jer-
seys and Jackets, and made
some very low prices. Ex-
cuse us if we endeavor to
rekindle your interest in
the lace question by some
figures we are not ashamed
TO repeat:
Black Guipure Flouncing, warranted pure
silk, AZ inches wide sl.4s and sl.9S per yard.
Black Chantilly Flouncing, pure silk, 42
inches wide, Sl.9S per yard.
| New patterns Cotton Laees,. for slteen
Dresses, In Cream and Ecru, &c, lOc, and l215c
per yard.
Flouncng to match, 40 inches wide 75c yard.
All'oyer to match "a Inches wide. 60c yard.
New patterns Egyptian and Oriental Laces,
in Cream and Ecru, 1Oc, l21ac, and l5c per
| yard.
Egyptian Lace Flouncing 40 inches wide, in
Cream and Ecru, 6Sc 75c, 500, and Csc per
All-over to match, 75c and csc yard.
Slightly soiled 9inch, 10.inch, and 11-inch
s5c per YARD We Win se at 25S per oy ySrS
| 10 close out.
Heavily.worked Swiss FlouncIng, 45 inches
| wide, SOC, CSC, sl.25 up to s2.2s, according to
Ali-overs and Edglngs to match.
Bordered Marabout Yelling entirely new,
| l0c per yard.
| tttthstkt
IF you want to see some
real No. l value ask to see
the hose we are selling at
8 pairs for $l.oO.
tkkktktkk
The Dandy" and "Para-
gon" shapes in spring straw
bonnets at 48 cents each
are certainly having a great
sale. We are surprised at
the favor they have met.
kAttAtkts
THE BON MARCHE,
31e-a1e Seventh st. N, w.
National Republican., 1887-04-18
A National Salute via be Fired.

n NHtlona1 SHIute VIII De FIreu.
Rev. Robert Johnson, chief marshal of the
emancipation celebration, has requested the
Secretary ofWar to order national salute to be
fred at the garrison to-day at the time the pro.
cession passes in review before the President.
The Secretary has replied that he has ordered
the salute to be fred as requested.
National Republican., 1887-04-18

YNREAsURY DEPARTMENT., WASHING
i ton, d. O., April IL, 1887. Sealed propo-
sails will be received at the Office OF the assist
THURSDAY, APRIL q, 1887, for supplying
ten QQ) drawing boards: a case of pine drawers
and shelves, one pine case for stationery, pine
shelving and casing for two files cases, and for
two thousand (2,0O0) all poplar file holders, as
per department plans, Specifications, and sam
pie to- be seen at the office Of the assistant
superintendent, where any additional iniorma.
tion may also be obtained. The right is re-
served to reject any or all bids. and to waive
defects Envelopes containing proposals
should be addressed to the Secretary of the
Treasury, Washington, ID. c.. aud marked
proposals for drawing boards, files cases,
and shelving, aud file holders"
apl6-2t G. s. FAIRCHILD, Secretary.
National Republican., 1887-04-18

90 Udnts, For Sale For Rent, Lostdnd Found,
and Personal four lines or less, only 25 cents Jon
one Insertion! 80 cents for three.
National Republican., 1887-04-18
DRoPosALs FOR SUPPLIES AND WASH.
l. ING TOWELS, AND For PURCHASE

OF PULP, WASTE PAPER, &c.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT., BUREAU OF ENGRAy,
ING AND PRINTING. WASHINGTON, d. O., April l.:
IsS7.-sealed proposals will be received at this
office until IL NJ, MONDAY. MAY 2, 1887, to
furnish to the Burean of Engraving and Print
ing during the fiscal year beginning July
1887, supplies of the following classes, viz.
Dry colors, oils, chemicals, paper, topographic
inks, engravers supplies, binders supplies,
hardware. plumbers supplies, castings, tex
tiles, rubber goods, grocers .sundries, lumber,
horse feed, fuel, ice, and miscellaneous.
Awards will be made only to established
manufacturers of or dealers In the articles.
Sealed proposals viii also be received until
the same time for washing towels during the
same period; and the award will be made only
to person or firm having established facilities
for doing the work.
Sealed proposals will also be received until
the same time for the purchase OF pulp, pro.
duced by the maceration of notes, securities,
&C.. and for the purchase of waste paper and
other refuse materials during the same period
The right Ia reserved to waive any defects,
and to reject any or al! bids, or parts of bids.
Blank forms with specifications for proposals
and further information desired by intending
bidders will be furnished on application at
this office. 4 o. GRAVES,
ap4-m-3w Chief of Bureau.
National Republican., 1887-04-18

OUR constantly increasing sales confirm that
we sell the best made clothing In Washington.
Eiseman Bros, manufacturers, cor. 7th aud T..
National Republican., 1887-04-18

e>N=e NOTICE.-oN AND AFTER APRIL
RS5 l The Union Transfer Company will
call for and check baggage at hotels and resi-
dtnces through to destination at the uniform
livered to all parts OF the city at the. same
rate. ap1.lm
National Republican., 1887-04-18
ADJUSTMENTS. a
ALpAron,s GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

ALBAUGHb GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
'sainis and Sinners" which will be pro.
duced at the Grand Opera House. beginning
tonight, is a very pretty drama we'll told aud
well acted. Ittells the story Of daughters
faithful and steadfast love for her father, and
her suflerings at the hands Of an unprinciple1
lover. The plot is strong one, and the un-
folding of the romance II contains proceeds In
way that carries the feelings OF the audience
irresistibly, finally setting fears at n rest by n
harry finale. The cast is as follSws: z. W.
SGnldosk Cedric Hops Leslie Allen Ernns
John Matthews. J; McKeeyer, Edwin Hope, F.
Dixey, Viola Allen, Sydney Cowell, Helen
Creswlck, Edwina Bland. The play will be
chanical effects, properties, &c.
NEW NATIONAL THEATER.
"The, Main Line" the. purely American
drama by Henry Q. Dc Mile and Cherries b lr-
nard. love romance of the railroad and tele-
graph, with the most novel and realistic
effects ever seen on the modern stage. will be
produced at the National tomorrow night.
The play comes with the indorsement OF a
long run at the Madison Square Theater, New
York, and has been well spoken of wherever
presented.
KERNAN's WASHINGTON THEATER.
II was a strange fancy to call the company
of forty beautiful young ladies Might OSs'
who are TO enlighten Kernans during this
week. Their specialties are not of the solemn
order not even the Quaker dance, demure at
moments, as that may be. The march of the
silver armored Amazon sis..magnilcent while
the sweet, the graceful, and the grand appear
in songs, dances. and trapezo performances.
A. Donis, q new burlesque, Is ruddy and ripe
with fun. Scenery Of richest kind, and cos
tunes Of the most gorgeous, have been pro.
vided.
HARRIs's BIJou TsEATER.
Whatever scenic and mechanical effects
can do beautiful and appropriate costumes,
bly, adapted TO It's Interpretation. will be done
each afternoon and evening Of this week at
the BiJou, in the presentation of RON any
Rye"
THE DINE MUSEUM.
In its effort to secure the best of good things
dramatic, the Dime, succeeding sometimes
only at a late hour is unable, and is so now, to
furnish information for an advance notice.
But go there this afternoon, or tonight or any
other afternoon or night Of the week, and you
will find ample and satisfactory entertainment.
National Republican., 1887-04-18
SpECTAI NOTICES
81 oFFICE oF rHE CORNERSTONE

e,Hss OFFICE OF THE COMM1ssIO NERS
kSS DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
WASHINGTON, April IL, 1887.
Deeming II conducive to the public interests
to widen The Columbia road from Boundary
street TO Nineteenth street extended, from 80
to 100 feet, and 10 widen Garfield avenue TO
an uniform widthof ifty (50) feet; also TO ex-
tend Connecticut avenue from Oakland ave-
nue. TO woodley lane through lots 81, 90, 98, 32,
%, A and one, Of o. +. Presbrey's and others,
subdivision of Widows Mite, new called Wash.
ingion Heights, the Commissioners of the Dis
triot of Columbia have had the routes sur
yeyed and plat thereof prepared and filed in
this Office
In compliance with the requirements of law,
notice Is hereby given OF the proposed widen
ing and extension of the highways aforesaid,
and oil persons who have objections TO present
thereto are called upon TO attend at this Office
at Y O'clock NJ. on FRIDAY, the 9th day
Of MAY, 1887, at which timo the Commits
sioners will give hearing to all persons In
interest.
by order of the Commissioners of the District
OF Columbia: w. II. WEBB,
President Board Commissioners d. G..
National Republican., 1887-04-18
X ct, bet ~ and 9Th SITS w.,,.......,.... 8
HOUSEa FOR RENT.
I.OANa

In sums 10 suit at 6 per cent.
The abovei is only a small portion OF proper.
ty on my books. For full list call ut otnoe for
bulletins Issued on LIST and 16tb.
National Republican., 1887-04-18
W1NTED---HEIP.

H6- Wants, For Sale, For Rent, Lost aud Found,
and Personal four lines or less only % cents for
one Insertion; 80 cents for three.
National Republican., 1887-04-18
OUR CARD.

OUR CARD.
Reposing trust and conf
dence in the people of
Washington, and believing
as a rule everybody will
pay their bills when value
is received, we herewith
propose q new and original
feature in. fine clothing and
tailoring, namely, selling
our goods at cash prices on
the system of part cash and
credit plan.
Being the Manufac turers.
Controlling Large Capital,
Purchasing From the Pro-
ducer
enable us to sell to the con-
sumner direct, saving them
the middleman profit, at the
same time giving them the
benefit of tEASY TERMS
in payments, preferring
this to placing our goods
with the retailers on long
time.
We sell fine clothing ex-
clusively on CREDIT at
CASH PRICES.
NO SECURITY REQUIRED.
Goods Delivered Immediately.
Call and get further in
formation, and see our i'm
mense stock; also compare
our prices with any Cash
House in the city.
Remember we have no
connection with any house
in the city, but are
THE ONLY AND ORIGINAL
Part-Payment t
Clothing and Tailoring Co..
lll2 F Street Northwest.
n1xsz=D 65 AND 20 CENTS
w FOR BINDING
HARPER's, CENTURY, AND ST. NICHOLAS
MAGAZINE
THE LYCETT BINDERY,
1910 and 1912 Pennsylvania ave.
AL work guaranteed. au2-n
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DUNCANSON BROS,
AUCTIoNEERs.
apl2, IA, ,l6, IS, and20

A s. PRATT q SONS,
IA Insurance and Real Estate Agents,
No. 420 Ninth Street N. w.
AUCTION SALE OF THAT MAGNIFICENT
BUSINESS PROPERTY AT THE NORTH
EAST CORNER OF NINTH AND STREETS
NORTHWEST, LATELY OCCUPIED BY
LINCOLN HALL BUILDING, BEING ALL
OF LOTS NUMBERED THREE (3) AND
FOUR ~ AND PART OF LOT FIVE 10y IN
SQUARE NUMBERED FOUR HUNDRED
AND SEVEN [107) IN THE CITY OF WASH
INGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
This property, by far the most valuable un-
improved business site In this city, fronting
100 feet on Ninth street west and 100 feet on ID
street north, will be sold as a whole, and will
carry the material now lying thereon.
ON SATURDAY, 23D OF APRIL, 1887, at 8
O'CLOCK p. M. we will offer for sale In front
Terms made known at sale.
DUNCANsON BROS, Aucts.,
mh1S-d&ds Ninth and d sts. N. W.
National Republican., 1887-04-18
MONDAY, APRIL IS
AmuBenents

NATIoHAL-"Jim, the Penmas."
ALBAuGH's-"Saints and Sinners"
KERSAN's-"The Night owls"
BIJoU-"Romany Rye"
THE MANASSAS AsPANoRAMA--l5th st. Il Ohio nv
National Republican., 1887-04-18

exss OFFICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE AND
RsS POTOMAC TELEPHONE COMPANY.
A dividend of sl,25 per share will be paya-
stockholders of record at Tho close Of bust
ness on the 10Th Of April. 1857, at the Office of
the treasurer of the company, No. 1920 New
York avenue, Washington, ID. O.
The transfer books will be closed from the
10th to the 25th of April, inclusive.
SAML M. BRYAN, President.
CHAS. G. BEEBE, Treasurer.